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Join the franchise that puts you firmly in the driver's seat of your future, giving you the power to break free from the 9-to-5 grind.

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Be Your Own Boss

Design your perfect work-life business blend and build a valuable asset.

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Turn Your Skills Into A Thriving Business

Showcase your skills, connect with your local community and enjoy the freedom of business ownership.

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We're committed to setting you up for success with all-inclusive support and training, streamlined systems, brand power and a network of caring and passionate franchisees to grow with you every step of the way.

HUBBY STORIES 

Craig Burrowes

Back in 2011, when Craig Burrowes left his senior management position in the corporate world to put his practical skills to use as a Hire A Hubby franchisee, he probably didn’t expect to be building an empire of his own. 

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Turn your skills into a business

Say goodbye to the headaches of starting a business from scratch! The Hire A Hubby franchise model is your shortcut to success, providing the structure, brand recognition, and unwavering support you need to focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding service and building rock-solid customer relationships. Get ready to access established systems and tools that take the guesswork out of running your business!

There's three models designed to match your level of investment and your ambition.

Man with a Van

Perfect for individuals who prefer working independently, managing jobs from start to finish on smaller projects. It's the ideal starting point as you transition out of employment and learn how to run your own business.

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Enjoy real flexibility - your hours, your call

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Build a loyal client base and work where you live

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Focus on what you do best

Enterprise

Ideal for couples or partnerships aiming to scale their business by managing a team and taking on larger projects. Have one person on the tools and the other manage your customer relationships, or have two pairs of hands on the job to get through a bigger pipeline, the choice is yours.

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Ideal partnership opportunity

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Tackle larger projects

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Deliver outstanding customer service 

Big Business

If you've got grand ambitions, with the big business model you can own multiple territories, expand your team to include employees and sub-contractors and project manage both commercial and residential jobs.

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Own multiple territories

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Project manage large renovations

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Extend your services for revenue opportunities

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Frequently asked questions

 

How is Hire A Hubby different from its competitors?

As the most recognised property maintenance and home improvement brand in New Zealand, we offer the following benefits:

      1.   Flexibility

The Hire A Hubby franchise model gives people from all different types of backgrounds the opportunity to own and run their own business, and can be tailored to what you do best. Our Hubbies are former DIYers, truck drivers, sales people, builders, police officers, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, corrections officers and so much more - this model adapts to your strengths, allowing you to tailor a business that's unique to you but within the Hire A Hubby framework.

      2.  Technology

Our award-winning franchise system is managed electronically, eliminating paper trails and saving our franchisees time and money. Jobs are received, quoted and invoiced electronically, meaning no unnecessary trips to the bank and no long hours filling out paperwork.  All our systems are available at your fingertips using cloud based technology, so you can concentrate on doing a great job.

      3.  Big Brand Alliance Partners

We've partnered with some of the most recognised brands in New Zealand, giving you the power to get your business needs at the right price. Our current alliance partners include One NZ, Bunnings Trade, Z Energy and Target Insurance.

There are two options to choose from depending on your financial situation and your available working capital.

  1. Standard Territory: $44,000 +GST including business equipment pack and training.

  2. Big Business (3 Territory Pack): $90,000 +GST including business equipment pack and training.

There are finance options available for approved buyers including 0% Finance from the Vendor.  Please ask your sales representative for more information.

  • An exclusive territory in New Zealand with a minimum of 5,000 residential addresses. There will also be commercial businesses operating in the area, providing further revenue potential.
  • Comprehensive business equipment pack including training.
  • A 9-year contract plus right of renewal for an additional nine years.
  • Immediate brand recognition from New Zealand’s best known property maintenance franchise.
  • Proven systems that can be quickly implemented into your business.
  • A dedicated Business Advisor. 
  • Access to a network of over 40 franchisees.
  • Annual conference and regional meetings.

A passion for DIY or the trade sector is going to be incredibly useful, we'll set you up with comprehensive training, ongoing support and award-winning systems will help build up your skill set and your business acumen. You'll need to bring a great work ethic and a desire to learn from our expertise and put them to work in growing your new business.

The short answer is, as much as you want. As a guide, you should be turning over around $2,500 per week for a 40 hour week. We'll provide you with our expert guidance and business tools to help you grow your business as you gain more confidence.

We work with banks and lenders across the country to get your new business up and running. You will need to pay a deposit to get started.  

For approved buyers we offer 0% Vendor Finance, ask your Sales representative for more information.

What territories are available

Franchise opportunities are available nationwide across New Zealand. When you join Hire A Hubby, you'll secure a substantial operating territory of your choosing, which could encompass an entire town or a group of suburbs. You'll receive customer leads for work in that area.

View the areas available below:

North Island

Auckland

Torbay | Glendene | Glen Eden | Lynfield | New Windsor | Ellerslie | Panmure | Bucklands Beach | Pakuranga | Otahuhu | Mangere Bridge | East Tamaki Botany Downs | Clendon Park | Takanini | Warkworth | Takapuna | Mission Bay | Remuera | Mairangi Bay

Rotorua - Fenton Park | Whakatane/Ohope

Gisborne Central

Hastings - Flaxmere | Napier - Bluff Hill | Napier - Tamatea

Kerikeri | Kaitaia | Whangarei

Awapuni | Milson

Hawera | New Plymouth - Frankleigh Park

Hamilton Central | Hamilton - Melville | Morrinsville/Te Aroha | Thames

Masterton | Wairarapa South

Levin | Wanganui - St Johns

South Island

Canterbury

Ashburton | Christchurch - Riccarton | Christchurch - Sumner Lyttelton | Christchurch - Opawa Woolston | Geraldine | Christchurch - Fendalton Papanui

Dunedin - Maori Hill | Dunedin Central | Mosgiel | Wanaka | Cromwell | Queenstown

The Wood | Richmond

Invercargill Central

Greymouth

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